Archive · 29 May 2025
India's Red Corridor Shrinks as Naxalism Declines
Once, a large area in India was troubled by a group called Naxals.
This area was known as the 'red corridor'.
The government has been working hard to make this area safer.
Over time, the area affected by Naxalism has become smaller.
The government has increased roads, phone services, and banks in the area.
More people are surrendering and giving up the fight.
While problems persist, things are improving.
The number of districts affected by Naxalism has decreased significantly.
The killing of top Maoist leader Basavaraju is a key event in the fight against Naxalism.
The government aims to eradicate Naxalism by March 31, next year.
Road, mobile, and financial infrastructure have been expanded in affected areas.
There has been a considerable number of Naxal surrenders in the past two decades.
- Who
- Naxals, Security Forces, and Government of India
- What
- Reduction in the number of districts affected by Left-wing extremism (LWE) and anti-Naxal operations.
- When
- Over the past two decades, with ongoing developments in 2024
- Where
- Primarily Chhattisgarh and surrounding areas (formerly known as the Red Corridor)
- Why
- Due to effective anti-Naxal operations and increased infrastructure and connectivity.
- Affected Districts (2013)
- 182
- Affected Districts (April 2024)
- 18
- Most Affected Districts (April 2024)
- 6
- Naxals Killed in 2024
- 235
- Naxals Surrendered (Last Two Decades)
- 4828
- Roads Constructed (Last 10 years)
- 11,474 km
- Bank Branches Opened (Since April 2015)
- 1,007